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Universal Orlando crowds return as Epic Universe gets ready for big opening

1/31/2025 1:37:00 PM|

Attendance at Universal theme parks returned by the end of 2024 after a summer slowdown, the company disclosed Thursday.

Coverings’ educational offerings to address color trends, aging in place design and more

1/31/2025 1:32:00 PM|

Coverings, the show dedicated to ceramic tile and natural stone, has announced its lineup of education, including presentations on color trends, aging in place design, economic outlooks and more, along with live demonstrations, interactive learning sessions, expert Q&A panels and live podcasts.

VMX 2025: A Record-Breaking Celebration of Innovation, Education and Thought Leadership in Veterinary Medicine

1/31/2025 1:29:00 PM|

VMX 2025 wrapped up last evening setting a bold new standard for innovation, education and leadership in veterinary medicine. VMX 2025 offered more than 1,300 hours of continuing education for veterinary professionals and featured a record 735 exhibits from multinational organizations to veterinary startups showcasing the latest in diagnostic technologies and medical advances.

All Out Grand Nationals 2025 Coverage

1/31/2025 1:17:00 PM|

The All Out Grand Nationals is an elite all-star cheerleading event at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, featuring hundreds of teams.

What Not to Miss at Vision Expo East 2025

1/31/2025 1:14:00 PM|

Vision Expo East, the leading conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, is set to make its Orlando, Florida debut at the Orange County Convention Center from February 19-22, 2025. Co-owned by RX and The Vision Council, Vision Expo will land in Orlando with a transformative show floor layout, enhanced programming of education and events, and will showcase over 300 leading eyecare and eyewear brands from industry giants to independent designers.

What to know about MegaCon Orlando: Who’s attending, tickets, more

1/31/2025 1:12:00 PM|

MegaCon’s four-day convention is back in Orlando where comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming enthusiasts can unite. The convention hosts a place to celebrate pop culture. Attendees can “get an autograph and a photo with your favorite guest, dive behind-the-scenes with your top movies and TV shows, and strut the runway in your best cosplay,” according to its website.

Orange County holds large-scale exercise to prep for potential attack

1/31/2025 1:09:00 PM|

This Wednesday, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Orange County Fire Rescue and the sheriff’s office conducted a full scale exercise with actors using fake blood and weapon to play out mass shootings and other violent attacks at the Orange County Convention Center.

Emergency preparedness drill at Orange County Convention Center enhances safety for millions

1/31/2025 1:07:00 PM|

On Wednesday morning, a realistic drill at the Orange County Convention Center prepared agencies for terror attacks, emphasizing teamwork and safety for the millions of annual visitors.

SpaceCom Discussion About NASA Relocation

1/31/2025 10:54:00 AM|

During a panel discussion about public-private partnerships during the commercial space convention SpaceCom’s final day at the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday, the top-voted question during a Q&A portion asked for panel members to weigh in on the idea of bringing the headquarters to Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceCom Moon Exploration Panel Discussion at OCCC

1/31/2025 9:44:00 AM|

In a Wednesday panel discussion at the SpaceCom conference at the Orange County Convention Center, representatives from Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Amentum joined NASA officials to lay out progress toward Artemis II, the next flight in the agency’s plans to return to the moon.

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